Johnston takes leadership role with Boise State

IBR Staff//October 28, 2022//

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David Johnston will join Boise State University as the new associate vice president for alumni and constituent engagement. Johnston comes to the university from his current role as senior vice president of strategic communications with the Kansas University Alumni Association. Johnston brings more than 15 years of experience in strategic alumni and constituent engagement. Most recently, he served as a member of the Kansas University Alumni Association‘s senior leadership team, working closely with the president and board to oversee brand, content, marketing and engagement strategies for more than 350,000+ Kansas University alumni. Johnston will start with the Boise State Division of University Advancement on Nov. 7, where he will lead the alumni, annual giving and communications teams. Matthew Ewing, vice president for University Advancement, said Johnston’s experience in strategic marketing and alumni engagement will enhance the university’s upcoming comprehensive campaign while reinforcing its commitment to creating the best culture of philanthropy of any public university in the country.